Samsung SL620 vs Sony WX350

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung SL620 versus Sony WX350, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was introduced 6 years prior to the WX350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SL620 matches up versus the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL620 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL620 versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SL620 vs the WX350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL620 and WX350.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony WX350 to render more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL620 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.